What’s Happening in Seoul Right Now?
Hey everyone! Okay, so some pretty wild news has been taking over the Korean internet, and it’s starting to involve some big K-Pop names. The whole thing revolves around a person the media has nicknamed ‘Jusa-imo’, which literally translates to ‘Injection Auntie’. This scandal first blew up around the famous comedian Park Na-rae, who was accused of receiving illegal medical treatments, like IV drips, from this woman who allegedly doesn’t have a proper Korean medical license. It’s a huge deal here because getting medical procedures from an unlicensed person is obviously super dangerous and illegal.
How Did SHINee’s Onew Get Pulled Into This?
So, just as everyone was reeling from the Park Na-rae news, the controversy suddenly pulled in an unexpected name: SHINee’s Onew! Fans were shocked when an old photo posted by ‘Jusa-imo’ on her social media started circulating. The photo was of a signed CD from Onew’s solo album, ‘Circle’. On it, he had written a warm message thanking her. This immediately led to intense speculation online that Onew was also a client and had a close relationship with her, possibly receiving illegal treatments.
Onew’s Official Statement: “It Was Just for Skin Care”
As you can imagine, the rumors went into overdrive. Thankfully, Onew’s new agency, Griffin Entertainment, was quick to release an official statement to clear the air. According to the agency, Onew was introduced to a hospital in Sinsa-dong, Seoul, by an acquaintance back in April 2022. The whole reason for his visit? Simple skin care.
The agency explained that at the time, given the clinic’s setup and scale, it was difficult for him to have known about any potential medical license issues. The signed CD that caused all the commotion was simply a gift to express his gratitude for the treatment he received, nothing more.
Agency Vows to Protect Artist
Griffin Entertainment wrapped up their statement by expressing deep regret that false stories are being spread so carelessly. They made it clear they hope the baseless speculation stops and promised to do their best to protect their artist’s reputation and rights. For now, it seems like Onew was just in the wrong place at the wrong time, but this ‘Jusa-imo’ scandal seems like it’s far from over. We’ll have to wait and see how things unfold!
